RISE: Resource Centre for Independent Living

Record #: PSD0159
Last Modified: 23 Jul 2025
Last Full Update: 22 Jul 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Offers research, information, support, and empowerment to people with disabilities in the Districts of Parry Sound and Muskoka.

Programs include:

  • Information and Referral to community programs, workshops, other community agencies, education, employment, housing, recreation and leisure
  • Peer Support - weekly peer support group offered hybrid and in person.
    • offers opportunities for individuals with disabilities to share their knowledge and lived experience, develop leadership skills and foster assistance in exercising individual rights and responsibilities
  • Creating, producing and distributing the Coffee Break and Chatter Buzz Newsletters (1000 copies) biweekly to over 40 local business in the Parry Sound area
  • Button making for all occasions such as family reunions, elections, events

Self-Managed Attendant Services Program:

  • Enables individuals with permanent physical disabilities to become employers of their own attendant services
  • Helps applicants with pre- and post-interview support, as well as continued support

Resume Writing:

  • Staff and/or volunteers assist resume and cover letter

Assistance with Forms:

  • Staff or volunteers assist with form completion such as Disability Tax Credit, DF application, Job applications, ODSP applications, etc)

Service Details

Hours Mon, Tue 9 am-4 pm, Wed 9 am-12 noon, Thu 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Parry Sound District
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up 
 
Individuals 16 years and older with any permanent physical disability
Application Call or email for information on Directing Funding.
Languages English
Fees None ; Community Canvas Paint Night: $15 for members, $25 non members

Address and Location

Located In Community Parry Sound
Address & Map
70 Isabella St
Unit 116
Parry Sound, ON
Canada P2A 1M6
 
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Intersection Isabella St and Beatty Street
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-746-6996 ; 1-800-634-6828, Toll Free
Fax 705-746-2323
E-Mail admin@risercil.ca
Website www.risercil.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risercil
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseparrysound/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/risercil/posts/?feedView=all
Primary Contact Tammy Gould, Executive Director and Direct Funding Program Coordinator; Phone: ext 101
Alternate Contact Tabitha Stapleton, Administrative Assistant; Phone: ext 103; Email: admin@risercil.ca

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